About Us
Our mission at Gold Path Solar is to help people find and navigate their brightest path forward.
We put people first in every decision we make it, which starts with our structure. GPS is an employee owned business, with great people who love what they do, and who understand the long term success of our homeowners means success for the organization that they own. We believe in the mantra “Own your energy, own your future”. Solar for your home or business, when done right, will empower you to have more control and autonomy over your finances and ability to function with electricity in our modern world.
Our mission is to be the Gold Standard in the industry, helping to create a world where every property owner feels confident owning solar panels and democratizing energy. Our goal is to make sure that everyone we work with experiences an easy, stress-free solar panel installation that they want to tell their friends, family, and neighbors about. We accomplish this by having one dedicated solar advocate from start to finish on every project, and when we accomplish this, we have found that our community of solar homeowners return the favor ten fold through our referral program!
We review your electric needs and solar project goals to get you a detailed solar solution in minutes.
Our dedicated solar expert will review your property’s needs and create a detailed design with pricing, a savings calculation, and an installation plan, requiring only a few minutes of your time. No more online forms or endless doom scrolling! Gold Path Solar makes it easy to know exactly what solar can do for you and if you’re a good fit.
We navigate the installation process with ease
Our team of experts, along with your dedicated solar advocate, will handle the interconnection process with your utility company and permit process with your local jurisdiction. The installation typically takes a day and is extremely easy and non-invasive! Gold Path Solar will make sure your installation is stress-free and fits your schedule.
Protecting your investment and securing your energy future
Your dedicated expert will follow up after installation after your system has been activated and the savings start to ensure your experience was excellent! You also have industry best warranties for peace of mind and are automatically enrolled in the Gold Path Solar referral program to earn cash back!
We take the time to learn what you want out of your solar panel project, to ensure that solar not only makes sense, but that you feel comfortable with us.
Our story
Our personalized approach builds relationships, fosters community, and accelerates the rate of solar adoption.
This momentum leads to a sustainable circle of reciprocity, we support our homeowners who in turn support us, and we collaborate to create energy freedom for the communities we serve locally.
We don’t tell you what you need with a one-size-fits-all, canned solution. We help you navigate your renewable energy journey to energy independence, keeping your goals in mind all the way.
Our leadership team has over 20 years of solar experience, and have heard the top three most common complaints in the solar industry for years. A confusing sales experience due to high- pressure tactics and misleading ads, a frustrating lack of communication due to dealing with call centers with 1-800 numbers, and of course, a poor solar installation and maintenance experience due to lack of training and understaffing.
Our founders know to be successful and create opportunities for everyone in the short and long-term, we had to rise above the common industry complaints and be different.
We are structured to specifically alleviate these homeowner complaints (one size fits all solutions, poor communication, subpar installation work), and turn putting solar panels on your home into a headache-free step towards energy freedom. We take the time to personalize solutions and communicate throughout the process, dedicating one person from start to finish.
Strong solar communities are build on trust through one homeowner at a time.
Homeowners are choosing not to put their energy futures in the hands of companies thousands of miles away, but instead invest in themselves, creating more value and jobs within their own communities. This sustainable business model is built to serve the community, not the other way around.
Our Process
For us, solar is not just a business, it’s a mission. We take the time to get to know our customers, and their specific solar energy goals, so we can create tailor-fit solutions to meet their unique needs.
Here’s our process in 5 easy steps.
Step 1 Consultation & Design
We start with a no-obligation consultation, where you’ll speak with one of our dedicated solar experts. They will ask you about your home, energy usage and solar goals and combine those factors with the local permitting and utility rules to create your personalized solar energy solution. Solar power for your home can be complicated, but your solar advocate will be able to simplify the process and answer all of your questions. If solar is a fit for you, your solar advocate will help you evaluate the industry’s most competitive solar financing options to determine your preferred payment method.
Step 2 Site Survey
After you have been onboarded the next step is your solar site survey. This appointment will involve one of our in-house solar technicians who will gather information from your roof, electrical panel, meter and other important items that will allow our team to finalize the engineering plans for your home solar power system. The engineering plans will then be used to file your permit and utility interconnection applications.
Step 3 Permit & Utility Approvals
First, it’s important to know that your solar advocate will stay with you throughout the entire process. You’ll have a single point of communication to work with as your project moves through the permit and interconnection processes. Our in-house operations team will handle all applications and fees to ensure your solar project is up to code and ready for install day. Once your interconnection has been approved and a permit is secured, you will be put on our schedule!
Step 4 Solar Installation
Gold Path Solar’s experienced professionals will arrive the morning of your installation day and get to work bringing your home solar power system to life! Our team completes the average solar installation in one day, and all scheduling details will be communicated before installation day. Our solar installation teams are notorious for their timeliness, respectfulness, and attention to detail.
Step 5 Ready to Go!
After the system is commissioned and your final inspection has passed, your utility company will replace or reprogram your meter with a new bidirectional meter designed to manage the excess energy your solar equipment produces.
Rest assured that after your solar solution is up and running, we will always be there to provide any needed support or assistance.
Meet The Team
Our team of experts has over 25 years of combined solar experience. The company was founded to be employee-owned and transparent, to bring affordable solar solutions to homeowners in our home states. We hire local, we build local, and we support local. Gold Path Solar’s team is focused on making installing solar panels as stress-free and cost effective as possible. The solar customer experience is at the forefront of everything we do. We take a personal approach to each project, and we bring that same level of attention to our team. We are headquartered in Dublin, Ohio which is right outside of Columbus, Ohio, and we have an office in Greenville, South Carolina in the upstate. Our team members are spread out over those states can can work anywhere! Reach out if you are interested in joining our team and enjoying long term personal and financial growth! Home solar is for everyone, come help make that a reality!
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Alex Hay
Co-Founder
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Pat Wallace
Co-Founder
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Jake Trubiano
Co-Founder
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Adam Hay
Co-Founder